The Secret of Umami: Unlocking the Fifth Taste
Obsessive chefs believe that if you can find the perfect balance of the five basic tastes: sweet, salt, bitter, sour and umami, you’ll have some sort of culinary utopia!
Berries from heaven!
With an exquisite blend of acidity and sweetness, underpinned by that floral, rose-like aroma…let’s be honest, whats not to like?
3 Healthy Summer Salads... Big On Flavour!
The Lebanese fattoush salad is essentially a "bread salad".It's a simple recipe very similar in some ways to the local “Trampó” salad from Mallorca.
The Cool Dude
When you're shopping for cucumbers, look for ones that are firm and free of blemishes and soft spots.
Summer Loving…
With such a tomato culture, it’s no surprise that Spanish growers produce some of the tastiest varieties in the world.
Delicious Finger Food!
My favourite “coca” is topped with roasted peppers, tomatoes and onions.
Eat the seasons... with Aubergines!
This humble plant has played a major part in many popular regional cuisines throughout the world.
Frozen Delights!
At times like these we need to find some refreshing, delicious ways to us cool down and a frozen ice cream is very tempting and often hits the point.
Gazpacho… Here comes the sun!
Gazpacho is a breeze to make and keeps well for 2-3 day's in the refrigerator without a problem.
Introducing the ‘Pimiento de Piquillo de Lodosa’
‘Piquillo’ is actually the Spanish word for ‘little beak’, as these small, red peppers are shaped like the beak of a bird.
Shake it now baby: Take your milkshake to the next level!
For a decadent treat, there is nothing better than serving freshly baked, homemade cookies with a deliciously, refreshing milkshake.
Simply Red
Fresh cherries are high in energy-giving carbohydrates and are an excellent source of vitamin C.
Sardinas… para chuparse los dedos!
“Espetos de sardinas” are one of the most appreciated delicacies by locals and tourists alike in beach bars and restaurants all along the extensive coast of Malaga.
Precocious Apricots
At this time of year apricots are just about the best fruit choice in local markets.
Sweet, sour, spicy and delicious...
“Many Asian soups can be made with water but the truly magnificent ones depend on a good stock.”
Salty sensations
This week in Fosh & Food try out some sea vegetable (sea fennel and samphire) recipes.
Tagine Time with Marc Fosh
This week in Fosh and Food: "For me, this famous delicious Moroccan dish is all about simplicity and choosing good ingredients."
Celebrate the arrival of spring with new potatoes…
“Potatoes are a fantastic ingredient for any cook as they are so versatile and can be cooked in so many different ways.”
- Ryanair changes its hand luggage and check-in rules
- Open letter: Please do not come on holiday to Mallorca
- Tourist replies to our open letter calling on holidaymakers to stay at home
- EU sues Spain for discriminatory tax treatment of non-residents
- "We must be very careful with the things we say"; Mallorca transport operators' concern about messages to tourists